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WA Health Warns Residents to Watch for Meningococcal Symptoms After Four New CasesHealth authorities are urging Western Australians to remain vigilant for symptoms of meningococcal disease after four recent cases were confirmed across the state.WA Health said two people were diagnosed with meningococcal serogroup B disease in December, followed by another two cases in January. Authorities have confirmed the cases are not believed to be linked.While officials say the recent cases do not currently

MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE VS THE VACCINE There are about 500 cases yearly in the US of meningococcal disease. Strains A, C, W, and Y are in the vaccine given to 11 year olds and type B is included in the vaccine given at 16 years old. While meningococcal disease can be severe, it is quite rare. The absolute risk reduction coming from vaccination is minimal when compared to the average 11-year-old‘s actual risk of getting meningococcal disease: a one in 1 million chance. In order to protect against o

A new super vaccine that protects against five deadly strains of Meningococcal disease is a step closer to being rolled out. 📱Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney